Need some help this month? Want to feed your family well without a lot of hassle? Check out these make ahead meals for busy moms. Sweet and Sour Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Whether you teach your kids at home or are running the carpool to school, your days are filled. Having survived the first week of school […]

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Spring Has Sprung. Yes, Really.

Are you looking for a little instant ease when it comes to kids home for summer vacation? I totally get you. Check out the Summer Survival Guide . It's chock-full of great ideas to organize your summer and enjoy great times with yours kids.

Spend some time planning for a fun spring season with your family.

Okay, I know some of you still see single digits and snow on the ground. But, it really will fade. Eventually. My five year stint in Kansas City tells me it’s so. Spring will come!

In the meantime — or if you’re already enjoying blue skies and warmer weather — plan to have fun during the spring season.

Make a Big To-Do Out of Spring – Put together a family bucket list for the months leading up to summer. I find that if I plan with my kids, we’re more likely to be mindful of doing fun stuff together. Click through for the free printable.

Enjoy Spring When Your Hours are Limited – JessieLeigh shared some great tips for enjoying the spring outdoors when your hours might be limited due to school and work. I love her reminder to dine al fresco.

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Spring? Where? We’ve gotten 14 inches of snow since 7am today and we are expecting up to 5 more before it finally stops tomorrow. I really really want spring. WAAAAHH!!!! lol Even my kids are saying “Enough with the snow already it’s almost spring break and we want to get out and do stuff!” And my Husband asked “When are we going to open the Christmas presents?” Because it really does look like it should be Christmas, not almost Easter. Oh what can you do but laugh to keep from crying

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